Grant Elliott (27), Colin Munro (23) and skipper Kane Williamson (24) were among the other notable scorers for New Zealand.

In reply, Australia failed to capitalise on a good start provided by opener Usman Khawaja (38) and could only make 134 for nine in their allotted 20 overs.

Kiwi spinners Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi played a vital role in dismantling Australia‘s middle-order batsmen.

While captain Steve Smith (6) and David Warner (6) fell in quick succession off Santner’s deliveries, swashbuckling batsman Glenn Maxwell was dismissed for 23 by Sodhi.

Subsequently, paceman Mitch McClenaghan, who was adjudged as the Player of the Match, tightened grip on the opposition by returning figures of 3-17. He scalped the wickets of Shane Watson, Mitch Marsh and Ashton Agar.

Earlier, New Zealand claimed an upset win over tournament favourites and hosts India in the opening match.